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Big Red Camp registration now open
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. By participating in a camp youth get the opportunity to explore the Nebraska campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career, and have a lot of fun! During the week-long camps, participants will work with our university faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp, like filmmaking or crop science. After spending several fun-filled days on campus, participants' families are invited to attend a special capstone event where youth showcase their achievements.
Sessions being offered in 2021 include:
- Agriculture & Natural Resources, June 13-18
- Animation, June 13-18
- Digital Media, June 13-18
- Engineering, June 13-18
- Filmmaking, June 13-18
- Sustainable Fashion, June 13-18
- Teaching, June 13-18
- Veterinary Science, June 13-18
- Talent in Startups, June 13-18
- Unicameral Youth Legislature, June 13-16
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are open to all youth grades 9th/10th-12th including recent high school graduates. The registration deadline for Big Red Camps is May 28. Early Bird Tuition rates end April 5. Regular Tuition rates end May 7. Late Tuition rates end May 28. No registrations will be accepted after May 28. All housing and food are provided for participants throughout the duration of the camp. Space is limited and camps will fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each camp offered has a specific number of openings. A waitlist option will be available in case COVID restrictions are lifted. Please see Big Red Summer Academic Camp Sessions for a list of camps offered this year, descriptions, participant limits, costs, and scholarship opportunities. Camps are hosted by Nebraska 4-H and our university faculty members in various academic areas across campus.
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Youth in Action Awards applications are open
The National 4-H Youth in Action awards program recognizes four confident young leaders with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives in the core pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM. Each year, pillar winners will experience an exciting year of telling their 4-H story and celebrating their leadership. Winners receive:
- $5,000 higher education scholarship.
- Promotional video showcasing their 4-H impact story.
- All-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C for National 4-H Council's Legacy Awards.
- Networking opportunities with 4-H celebrities and other prominent alumni.
- Recognition as the official 4-H youth spokesperson for their pillar.
National 4-H Council is now accepting applications for the 2022 Youth in Action Awards. Applications should be submitted no later than 11:59 pm PST on Monday, March 29, 2021.
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New 4-H livestock opportunities at the 2021 Nebraska State Fair
It is with great excitement that Nebraska 4-H will be offering new livestock classes and divisions at the 2021 Nebraska State Fair! The decision to shift 4-H and FFA livestock shows to the two different weekends provided the opportunity to offer new shows and programs for 4-H exhibitors.
New in 2021! 4-H Beef- Feeder calf show
- A junior breeding heifer class will be added to all breeding classes.
- 4-H members will be eligible to show up to a total of 5 beef animals. A 4-H member can exhibit up to 2 market beef, 3 breeding heifers, and 2 feeder calves as long as the total number of entries does not exceed five beef animals.
- Beeding gilt show with 9 purebred classes, as well as crossbred classes
- Expanded market swine show with 9 purebred classes
- A new Farrowed and Owned Breeding Market Swine division for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry. The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort is designed to enhance the traditional 4-H swine project and cultivate the next generation of leaders in the swine industry by providing opportunities focusing on swine production as a goal of the 4-H member's project, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and engagement by the 4-H member.
- 4-H members will be eligible to show up to a total of 5 swine animals. A 4-H member is limited to exhibit 3 market hogs and 2 breeding gilts.
- 4-H members will be eligible to show up to a total of 5 sheep if at least two are breeding ewes. In no case will a 4-H member exhibit more than three 3 market lambs.
- 4-H members will be eligible to show up to a total of 5 goats if at least two are breeding does. In no case will a 4-H member exhibit more than 3 market goats.
Volunteer recognition nominations are now open
We are pleased to offer new statewide volunteer recognition opportunities in 2021! The Nebraska 4-H volunteer recognition program is designed to complement the tradition of recognizing outstanding volunteers and provide a standard and consistent approach to volunteer recognition across Nebraska. The purpose is to provide a base for Extension staff to sustain volunteers, build leadership potential, and offer recognition and praise for the great work of volunteers. Volunteer categories include:
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer Awards
- Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award
- Multi-Generation Family Volunteer Award
Timeline:
- Nomination Form Opens - March 2, 2021
- Nomination Form Closes - April 1, 2021
- Award Winners Announcement - Week of the Volunteer, April 19-23, 2021
- Awards Presentation - Nebraska State Fair (date TBD)
Nominations can be submitted by any 4-H member, family, supporter, or Extension staff member. Nominees must fit the award categories and can be a volunteer for any Nebraska 4-H experience. Some examples may include 4-H club leader, project leader, junior leader, county or State Fair volunteers, special interest volunteers, such as robotics or shooting sports, afterschool club volunteer, 4-H camp volunteers, etc.
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A newly launched survey by Nebraska Extension seeks ranchers’ input on the design of grassland conservation programs in the state. The survey, a partnership among Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Cattlemen's, Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the University of Nebraska, is a targeted effort to get feedback directly from the ranchers in the state.
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Spanish:New Extension Land Link Program Connects Land Seekers with Retiring Landowners
A new Nebraska Extension program will work to connect new and beginning farmers and ranchers with retiring landowners who are interested in transitioning their land to a new owner.
Nebraska Land Link is now accepting applications from interested land seekers and landowners, with the goal of providing land access using lease agreements, lease-to-own arrangements, buy-sell arrangements or other creative methods that are mutually beneficial for both parties.
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